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Franklin Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 229 students

 

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Posted July 19, 2008

All four of my children have attended this school. Much to my chagrin, after my oldest sone inital kindergarten year, Franklin has gone from bad to worse, since Tobin Mitchell left as prinicpal. If there were a way to have sent my children to any other school in the district, I'd have done so. If I were a working mom without the time and ability to police the school daily, I shudder to think of how my children would have fallen through the cracks.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

This is my sons' last year at Franklin, and I really hate it. This school is just the best in academics, music, art and overall staff support. Over the last 3 years my childs' knowledge level has increased. He is performing above grade level in bothe reading and math. Franklins' leadership from Dr. Roberson down to the clerical staff has been amazing. If every school had the stamina that Franklins' staff had..there wouldn't be any children left behind. I wish everyone could experience this school through the 12th grade. It has definitely provided Malcolm with a great foundation that will be used for the rest of his academic career. M.Givens-Robinson
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Posted March 17, 2005

For the first three months of school my son's class did not have a permanent teacher. Finally about the end of October they found a teacher but I believe her qualifications should have been checked. She constantly called the children names such as hollow head, and stupid. When the Principal was notified about these situations her response was always that my child needs to tuck in his shirt during school hours. Maybe it's me but I can care less about a tucked in shirt if my child is being insulted by their teacher. I don't know what happened but I recently found out that my son's teacher has now quit teaching at the school. It has now been at least one month and my husband and I have not been notified by the Principal. Some Leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2004

I am extremely pleased with the progress my daughter has made at Franklin school. I think that the principal has increased parent participation, which is and always will be what will encourage your child.
—Submitted by Renee Bonds, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female63%
Male69%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low income73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female58%
Male53%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income52%
Non-low income64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female81%
Male67%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low income40%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female71%
Male67%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low income40%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students60%
Female56%
Male63%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low income50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female71%
Male84%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income92%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 94% 18%
Hispanic 3% 23%
Two or more races 2% 3%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Lisa Davis-Smith

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
Phone: (708) 201-2083

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